Jamaica Orders Two Offshore Patrol Vessels
The Jamaica Defense Force (JDF) has awarded Damen Shipyards Group a contract for two new Stan Patrol 4207 vessels.
Because the shipbuilder had both vessels available on stock, delivery is expected within the coming months. Damen said it is currently completing minor modifications before the outfitting process is concluded.
On completion, two teams of JDF representatives will fly to the Netherlands to sail both vessels back to Jamaica with Damen’s own expedition team. Depending on weather conditions, the new vessels, to be named HMJS Cornwall and HMJS Middlesex, are expected to arrive in Jamaica in January 2017.
In addition to the specifications for the new vessels, the contract also details a trade-in agreement that involves the JDF Coast Guard Unit’s three existing Damen-built County Class Offshore Patrol Vessels, the HMJS Cornwall, HMJS Middlesex and HMJS Surrey – each built by Damen and in active service with JDF since 2005 and 2006.
After an official decommissioning ceremony which took place on November 8 in Port Royal, Jamaica, these vessels were handed over to Damen.
“A heavy lift ship will collect all three vessels in the coming weeks and transport them to the Netherlands,” said Damen Sales Manager Americas, Alan Borde. “Following some updating and repair works at Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam, we will offer them for sale via Damen Trading.”
